SPEECH PATHOLOGIST I PRN

• Tampa, FL
• Moffitt at Magnolia Campus (MCC)
• Speech Pathology
• PRN (As Needed) - Day Shift - Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm as needed
• Req #: 83235
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At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, oral motor, voice, and/or swallowing disorders. Provides care to inpatient and outpatient caseload. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team regarding the needs of the patient. Opportunities to contribute to presentations, publications, supervision of students/interns and execution of departmental education efforts, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Complete evaluations and treatments of assigned patients with speech, language, voice and swallowing disorders in accordance to established standards of care and practice including selecting assessment tools, tests and measures, goal setting, etc.
• Monitors and responds to the patients response to treatment and adjusts accordingly, reassessing the patient as needed or at least every 2 weeks, and discharging the patient in a timely manner dependent on the needs of the patient.
• Accurately performs documentation on each evaluation and treatment session within the electronic medical record and accurately documents billing charges.
• Attends staff meetings and educational in services/presentations. Present in-service after attending professional conferences.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology
• FL SLP License
• BLS Certification
• Certificate of Clinical Competency of the ASHA or in a Clinical fellowship year (Temporary License)
  • This position is NOT a clinical fellowship and requires a FL SLP license.
• 1 year Clinical experience in an acute care hospital (experience during grad school will be accepted)